Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Systems Engineer

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or another relevant engineering/science discipline.
• 2+ years’ relevant experience in a GNC related field
• Matlab/Simulink development skills – at least intermediate level.
• Knowledge and experience on the development of the GNC subsystem architecture
• Hands on experience with at least 3 of the following: GNC requirement derivation and verification Design and implementation of control laws and navigation algorithms. Theoretical knowledge of guidance strategies for RPO missions. Translating algorithms into operational flight software. GNC hardware integration and test Knowledge of state-of-the-art GNC technologies/hardware used in space missions (technologies, trade-offs, procurement, data processing etc) Knowledge of various capture systems used for RPO missions
• GNC requirement derivation and verification
• Design and implementation of control laws and navigation algorithms.
• Theoretical knowledge of guidance strategies for RPO missions.
• Translating algorithms into operational flight software.
• GNC hardware integration and test
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art GNC technologies/hardware used in space missions (technologies, trade-offs, procurement, data processing etc)
• Knowledge of various capture systems used for RPO missions

Desirable skills

• Experience with implementation of RPO and docking algorithms/solutions.
• Experience with working with flight dynamics and a good level of understanding of relative orbital dynamics.
• On-orbit operational experience of satellite missions.
• C/C++ software development skills – intermediate level.
• Embedded software development skills – intermediate level.
• Knowledge of active debris removal missions e.g. RemoveDebris, e.DeOrbit, ATV, ELSA-d, CleanSpace, etc.

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment
• Optional 9/75 working pattern
• Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)
• 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay
• Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
• Relocation allowance
• Visa sponsorship for employees considered
• State of the art office and cleanroom facility
• Regular social events

Astroscale UK (Harwell).

Founded in 2013, Astroscale is the global leader in on-orbit servicing, dedicated to the secure and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations.

We provide trusted and value-added solutions for government and commercial clients from their geography of choice, to drive the long-term, circular space economy.

Astroscale is also collaborating with government and commercial stakeholders to develop norms, regulations, and incentives that promote the sustainable growth of space.

Since our first successful launch in March 2021, Astroscale has proven rendezvous and proximity operations technologies in orbit during the ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions, establishing the company as a leader in on-orbit servicing.

Astroscale spacecraft have been selected for pioneering missions with JAXA, the U.S.

Space Force, the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and Eutelsat OneWeb.

As more satellite operators adopt on-orbit servicing to routinely inspect, service and remove, the potential of a circular space economy — and a future of no waste in space — is being unlocked.

At Astroscale we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture.

Our essential criteria are based solely on the requirements necessary to perform the role.

If any criteria could present a barrier, we are open to discussing reasonable adjustments and are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process.

Astrsocale is also open to supporting job share arrangements, to further our flexible working offering.

Note to recruitment agencies: Astroscale operates a preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency approaches.

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